2002 Cadillac Escalade Reliability

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Base 4dr SUV (5.3L V8 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Cadillac Escalade by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		A common problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Fuel Pressure Regulator, an occasional problem is failure of the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, and a periodic problem is failure of the Catalytic Convertors (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). Failure of the fuel pressure regulator may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $110.26 for parts and $26 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $92.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converters is estimated at $740.00 for parts and $215.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Rear Axle Seals and the Front Axle Seals. The cost to repair the Rear Axle Seals is $28.00 for parts and $189.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Front Axle Seals is $34.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are extimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor or Wheel Speed Sensor Harness. Failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor can cause false cycling of the Antilock Brake System (ABS). The cost to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor is $124.79 for parts and $104.00 for labor per side. The cost to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor Harness is estimated at $120.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder is estimated at $38.62 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Cadillac Escalade by Identifix

	2000	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.